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Add 7/24 and 18/70

7/24 + 18/70 is 461/840.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    7/24 = 7 × 35/24 × 35 = 245/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    18/70 = 18 × 12/70 × 12 = 216/840
  4. Add the two fractions:
    245/840 + 216/840 = 245 + 216/840 = 461/840

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